Bobby Dale, MD

So how do you suspect one or the other? Let’s compare and contrast them. Colds are caused by viruses and can occur throughout the year. They may begin with a mild sore throat and sinus stuffiness, possibly with a low grade fever, and progress down the upper respiratory tract over a couple of days and […]

Thanksgiving heralds the coming holiday season, and we all are looking forward to our favorite holiday foods. I would encourage you all to enjoy your meals in moderation, but be cautious about overeating which can lead to a variety of problems. If you are diabetic, have high blood pressure, gout, or other common illnesses you […]

Diabetic patients seen in the Leland Medical Clinic will be assessed with a program called “care guides.” This program is like scheduled maintenance in that your doctor or nurse practitioner will be alerted periodically when it is time for you to have certain lab tests, eye exams, diabetic foot exams, urine tests, and diet counseling, […]

Fall is upon us and so goes the fact that fall pollens are out. These pollens, mixed with atmospheric harvest dust stirred up by farm machinery, are causing many people to suffer with sinus congestion and dry coughs. Before going to see your primary care provider, try using non-sedating over-the-counter antihistamines such as Zyrtec or […]

As the weather cools we are all beginning to use heaters of some kind. Beware that fuel powered heaters, ie kerosene, butane, etc burn with a poisonous gas by-product, carbon monoxide. You should know that this gas is both odorless and tasteless and will accumulate in a closed space, ie house, shed, car, without warning. […]

Summer weather is upon us, and many of us want to engage in outdoor activities. Remember to use sunscreen on exposed skin surfaces, especially if you are fair skinned and prone to sunburn. The reason is two-fold. The obvious one is to prevent painful sunburn. The other is that unprotected skin may develop skin cancers […]

ATVs or 4-wheelers are fun to ride, but are potentially very dangerous sporting vehicles. Here are a few safety tips to remember. Children should not be allowed to ride without responsible adult supervision. They should ride only those designed for their size, never on an adult sized ATV. They should be thoroughly educated and show […]

Tetanus Shot update. With the summer approaching and folks engaging in outdoor activities that cause them cuts and scrapes, it is important to be current with your tetanus immunizations. These shots prevent the serious and sometimes fatal illness, tetanus or ‘lockjaw’. Almost everyone gets a series of three DPT shots in infancy which is updated […]

‘Shingles’ is a very painful rash usually occurring in middle aged and older adults, although young people sometimes get it, as well. It is caused by the chicken pox virus that the victim had as a child. It lies dormant in the nerve tissue of one’s body for years, then causes a rash along that […]

Flu season is around the corner! It’s time to get a flu shot! Do not be afraid of them, as in spite of what you may hear from others, they DO NOT cause the flu. Occasionally someone may not feel quite normal for a day or two afterward, but that is nothing compared to the […]